Description
Cajun white chicken chili brings comfort to your table with tender chicken, creamy beans, and spices that warm you right up. It’s a hearty dish that satisfies your family on any chilly evening.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Base:
- 2 pounds chicken breast
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans white beans
Aromatics and Vegetables:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeño
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles
Seasonings and Finishing:
- 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil into your large pot and heat it over medium-high heat for about 1 minute until the surface shimmers.
- Dice 1 large onion into small pieces and mince 4 cloves of garlic, then add them to your pot and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until they soften and release their aroma.
- Cut 2 pounds of chicken breast into bite-sized chunks and add them to your pot, cooking for 5 to 6 minutes at medium-high heat until the outside loses its pink color.
- Pour 6 cups of chicken broth into your pot and add 2 bay leaves, bringing everything to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce your heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until the chicken cooks through completely.
- Drain and rinse 2 cans of white beans and add them to your pot along with 1 can of diced tomatoes with green chiles.
- Stir 2 teaspoons of cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper into your chili and mix everything thoroughly.
- Seed and finely dice 1 jalapeño and add it to your pot with 1/2 cup of corn, simmering for 5 minutes at medium-low heat.
- Take your pot off the heat and stir in 1 cup of heavy cream until it blends completely into the chili.
- Squeeze 2 tablespoons of lime juice into your pot and taste it, adjusting the seasonings to match your preferences.
- Ladle your chili into bowls and top each serving with 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro divided among them.
Notes
- Brown the chicken pieces in the pot before adding broth so they develop flavor and won’t taste bland or watery in your finished chili.
- Drain your canned beans thoroughly to reduce excess sodium and prevent the broth from becoming too thick or salty for your taste.
- Stir the heavy cream in after removing from heat rather than boiling it, which keeps the texture smooth and prevents it from separating in your pot.
- Taste the chili before serving since Cajun seasoning varies by brand, so adjust the spices to match how spicy or savory your family prefers it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Simmered Chicken
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 274 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg